Firefighters Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $62,420 +4.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.01
10th percentile $42,660
90th percentile $74,130
Employed locally 840
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,660
    25th
    $50,990
    50th (median)
    $62,420
    75th
    $71,640
    90th
    $74,130

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 72% Median Firefighters salary is 28% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Firefighters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $121,270
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $108,320
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,250
    Vallejo, CA $104,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,220

    Nearby metros — Firefighters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $121,270
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,220
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $88,860
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $88,270
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $85,300
    Corvallis, OR $83,680

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$45,680
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$92,660
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$37,150
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$32,820
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$57,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$121,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Colorado Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Colorado Springs, CO is $30.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.83 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 4.9% above the national median of $59,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Firefighters in Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $42,660 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,990.